Listen to Episode #317

Grace and Alvina welcome special guest Michele McGonigle DeYoung! Michele was the first producer/editor of the Book Friends Forever podcast, and they discuss how she pivoted from her career in Audio Publishing to family coaching! Michele talks about how she broke into publishing, and then how she pivoted away! She also talks about her coaching training and the common issues she talks about in her coaching practice.

For the Fortune Cookie segment they talk about what they've been reading lately, and they end as always with what they're grateful for.

How have you been?

Grace had an event at Bryant University and is dusting off her public speaking skills. She is also launching a new podcast with Melissa Thom from Connecticut called The Bookish State. They have been trying to promote the Middle Grade nominees in the CT Nutmeg awards. They discuss a book, talk about how teachers and librarians can use the book, and then Grace does a live webinar with the authors where kids and teachers can ask their questions. It has been a “soft launch”. Grace also has her deluxe gift box sets available for The Gate, The Girl, and The Dragon. Alvina went to an Indigo Girls concert with Melissa Etheridge at Radio City Music Hall! She’s getting back into the busy fall swing of things at work! Michele has been preparing for her first FREE virtual workshop. The topic is “5 Powerful Shifts for More Meaningful Parenting.”

Catching up with Michele

Michele started out in audio and got her experience in editing, sound design, and producing. She worked for Audible and Hachette working in the industry for 25 years. Michele talks about when she left Hachette and started a parenting coaching business. She walks everyone through her career pivot.

Fortune Cookie Segment: What have we been reading?!

Grace and Hazel have been listening to the audiobook “The Hollow” by Agatha Christie. Michele is reading “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. Alvina is reading “Atmosphere” by Taylor Jenkins Reid. She’s also been reading “Rebellion 1776” by Laurie Halse Anderson.

Gratefuls

Grace is grateful for being busy and for the wonderful fall weather! Alvina is really grateful for the weekend! Michele is grateful for the opportunity to be with Grace and Alvina, and the opportunity for her ability to pivot and do something that makes her really happy.

THANK YOU!

Thank you to Hachette Audio, Little Brown Books for Young Readers, and Alex at Pacyworks Studio for producing and editing this podcast. Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and tell a friend about us. Tag us on social media using the hashtag #bookfriendsforever OR send us a message via Instagram at @bookfriendsforever_podcast or via our website at Bookfriendsforever.com.

See info about Grace's new book "The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon": https://linktr.ee/gracelinauthor.

You can find Alvina @planetalvina on TikTok and @alvinaling on Instagram , Bluesky, and Threads.

You can find Grace @pacylin on Instagram and Threads, @authorgracelin on Facebook, @gracelinauthor on Tik Tok.

Michele can be found at: micheledeyoung@familytreeharmony.com or at familytreeharmony.com

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